Uber Wheel Cleaner

 The issue with cleaning rolling stock wheels is having to rotate the wheel to remove the dirt. Enter the Uber Wheel Cleaner.. Ta da. an old horn be power bogie was the basis for this devise, I removed the wheels from both axels and replaced two wheels with traction tyre groves revered flanges outwards onto one axle. a suitable 'O' ring is fitted on each wheel. 

A cradle to house the motor and two tubes set an approx. 45  degrees to hold the spring loaded brass brushes the type sold for those propelling pens type holders. 

 

the motor is connoted to flying leads to connect to a suitable controller.

Jeep CKD delivery in a packing case

 During World War 2 the United States transported JEEP's in packing cases.  I thought i should replicate this as a load for my CONFLAT!

Delivery of the support coach for “Tornado”

 Arriving at Rushmoor depot a Mk1 Brake 2nd Class Coach BSK recently fitted with new “commonwealth” bogies and new wheel sets. Michael Portillo is waiting on Rushmoor platform to interview the “fat controller” 

Unfortunately Tornado’s tender bogie derailed reversing into the station delaying the interview. However the derailment was soon fixed.

Continuation of the rebuild of “Pacer Set” new year update

 

02/01/2022 moving on all wiring soldered to DCC socket, tested with a trusty 9 volt battery. I’m happy it’s working within expected parameters. Next stage painting interior populating passengers the on to the second car!